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Abilities and powers that are beyond humans. Category:Power Sources. Category:Powers by Level. Category:Powers by theme. Category:Powers by type. *. Superpowers. 0.
authority: beyond someone's powers You were acting beyond your powers when you agreed to give her a pay rise. powers to Visitors to the city are respectfully reminded of the council's powers to remove illegally parked vehicles.
emergency/executive/special powers The Prime Minister was set to invoke emergency powers to handle the distribution of petrol during the crisis. [ C ] a group , country , or organization that has control over others , especially because of financial or military strength :
power, authority, jurisdiction, control, command, sway, dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine. power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence. the power to mold public opinion. authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits.
the possession of control or command over people; authority; influence: Words have tremendous power over our minds. political ascendancy or control in the government of a country, state, etc.: They attained power by overthrowing the legal government. Synonyms: sovereignty, rule, sway, ascendancy.
Definition of power noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a state or nation having international authority or influence: The great powers held an international conference. a military or naval force: The Spanish Armada was a mighty power. Often pow·ers .
